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• What is a Confined Space
• Who Needs to Undertake Confined Space Training
• Who Needs to Undertake Height Safety Training
• Who Needs to Undertake Fire Warden Training
• Preventing Confined Space Fatalities within the mining industry
• Apply First Aid Training – Do you need it in your workplace?
• What sort of incidents should your First Aiders be able to respond to?
• Oxygen and Defibrillation Training
• Who should instruct First Aid Training Courses?
• Confined Space Training – Do We Need it in our workplace?
• Chief Fire Warden Training – Does our organisation need a Chief Fire Warden?

What is a Confined Space?

The definition of Confined Spaces is quite often misunderstood in Australia. Quite often I am asked by personnel in different industries “What is a Confined Space?, Is a ceiling space a confined space? What about a room with only one entry or exit? Does a small entry or exit make a room a confined space?’ These questions are very common.

The best way to understand the required legislation regarding Confined Spaces is to complete a Confined Space Training course with us, but in this article I’ll outline the basics of the definition of a confined space as covered in AS/NZS 2865:2005.

So what is a Confined Space?

Let’s have a look at the Australian Standard definition for Confined Spaces and then I’ll individually address each criteria.

Australian Standard AS/NZS 2865:2005 defines a ‘Confined Space’ as:
‘An enclosed or partially enclosed space that is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy and is not intended or designed primarily as a place of work, and-

(What does all of this legal terminology mean? Let’s start by breaking it down in more detail).

1. ‘An enclosed or partially enclosed space’- Well first of all we are talking about a space that is enclosed or partially enclosed. We aren’t generally talking about open spaces like aircraft hangars, factories or school class rooms. But rather spaces that are enclosed or partially enclosed. Note: This does not have to be a small sized area.
2. 
   ‘..is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy’- In this standard we aren’t talking about underwater diving, flying in aircraft or operating in submarines. Each of these have their own specific hazards and risks and are not part of this standard. Instead we are talking about spaces that are at normal atmospheric pressure.
3. 
   ‘..is not intended or designed primarily as a place of work’- This is where it starts to get interesting (and in class, arguments start to happen!). What we need to ask ourselves here is ‘what was this space originally designed for?’.

Was the space designed for personnel to work in their or not. If YES- then its probably not a confined space. If NO then so far it exhibits the characteristics of a confined space.

EXAMPLE 1.
A Storm Water Drain - Is this designed primarily as a place of work?

ANSWER-NO – But what if you are a water board employee whose job description is for ‘storm water drain maintenance’. Does this change the definition? What about if you spend 40 hours a week inside these drains? Does that change the answer?

NO! A Storm water drain was not designed primarily as a place of work.....rather it was designed to carry water from roads, through drains and into the ocean.

Commonly people say to me ‘but were in there 30 or 40 hours per week’ – Well sorry but this doesn’t matter. Rather it’s all about what was the space designed for, not how often you are inside.

EXAMPLE 2.
School Classroom - Was it designed primarily as a place of work?
ANSWER- YES. You could easily work 40 hours a week in a school classroom. It was designed for personnel to sit in, work in and move about. There are no dangerous gasses, restricted entries or exits or low levels of oxygen.

KEY POINT:
It’s not how often you work in a space that determines as to whether it s a Confined Space, but rather what was the space DESIGNED FOR!

is liable at any time to-

• (i) have an atmosphere which contains potentially harmful levels of contaminant;

(What does this mean?)

Well if the atmosphere in the space is ‘liable at any time’ to have a harmful atmosphere then it may be defined as a confined space. Examples of harmful contaminants include low levels of oxygen, high levels of oxygen, explosive gasses, methane gas, Hydrogen Sulphide, Carbon Monoxide etc.

The only way to determine if there are hazardous gasses is to do a gas test with a calibrated Gas Detector. If there are dangerous gasses present and the above criterion are met- it is normally defined as a confined space.

• (ii) have an oxygen deficiency or excess; or
  
  

(What does this mean?)

Well if there is an oxygen deficiency – there is not enough oxygen to feed our cells and allow the body to function properly. This is dangerous to the body. Under AS/NZS 2865:2005 Oxygen Deficiency is defined as below 19.5% Oxygen concentration.

Well if there is an oxygen excess – then there is more than 23.5% Oxygen. Whilst you may think this won’t damage our lungs (and you would be right), the main reason that too much oxygen is dangerous is because there is a higher probability of Fire and/or Explosion. Increased levels of oxygen can lead to objects/clothing/hair/gasses burning hotter, faster and more explosive.

NOTE: If there is an oxygen reading outside 19.5% and 23.5% Oxygen, or there is a potential for this to occur generally the space will generally be regarded as a confined space.

• (iii) cause engulfment; and

(What does this mean?)

Engulfment- Is termed as drowning or suffocation in solids, liquids or gasses. Circumstances where this may occur include being buried in grain or sand, drowning in water, having incorrect isolation (leading to drowning, suffocation or asphyxiation).

NOTE: Engulfment can lead to death. If there is a risk of engulfment normally the space is defined as a confined space.

• (b) could have restricted means for entry and exit’.

(What does this mean?)

Well this is the area of the definition that causes most confusion. I constantly get asked as to whether confined spaces ‘need one entry and exit’, ‘have small exits’, are ‘small in size’. All of these are false.
Confined Spaces can have many exits, they may be over 100m long or in height and they may be very large in size. So size is not the issue.
Upon reading closely the AS/NZS 2865 definition uses the words ‘could have’. Therefore a space does not have to have a small entry/exit to be considered a confined space.

NOTE: Many confined spaces such as pits, tanks, boilers etc have very small entries and exits. This alone does not make a space a confined space – however it is a significant part of the definition.

I hope that the explanation above of ‘what is a confined space’ helped you understand the confined space definition. Often standards and regulations are written in complicated language.

To understand these complex documents properly and to ensure you are working safely engage Fire & Safety Australia to complete nationally recognised Confined Space Training at your workplace.

FSA’s Confined Space Training courses will give you the knowledge and understanding required to safely work in confined spaces and supervise those who do.

Please email me if I can assist you or your organisation further.

Steve McLeod
Managing Director
Fire & Safety Australia
1300 88 55 30
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Who Needs to Undertake Confined Space Training

It is a legislative requirement for employers to provide training to personnel who will be working in or around confined spaces. Employers should look for reliable Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) like Fire & Safety Australia.

Training should be nationally recognised and take into account the requirements listed in Australian Standard 2865: 2001 which includes the hazards of confined spaces, assessment procedures, control measures, emergency procedures, safety equipment and legislative requirements.

The selection of the type of training to be carried out must be based on the tasks that workers may be asked to perform. Will personnel be required to undertake standby duties? Will the person carry out atmospheric monitoring of the confined space? Will personnel be required to undertake the rescue of casualties from a potentially hazardous environment?

Nationally recognised Training should be based on the requirements of PMAPER205B Enter Confined Space which is based on the requirements of AS 2865 : 2001.

Regular Training is an effective control measure in the minimisation of risks for confined space operations. Regular Training and emergency scenarios should focus on enhancing skills by exposing personnel to a variety of different situations. Regular Training is a control measure that cannot be ignored to prevent confined space fatalities and injuries within the mining industry.

Article by Steven McLeod
Managing Director

Who Needs to Undertake Height Safety Training

It is a legislative requirement for employers to provide training to personnel who may be required to undertake work at height or supervise those who do. Employers should look for reliable Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) like Fire & Safety Australia that can provide nationally recognised training.

Training should be nationally recognised and take into account the requirements listed in Australian Standard 1891.4 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems, Harnesses and devices – Selection, Use & Maintenance.

This Training should be based upon the unit of competency MNMG237A which includes training in:

• OH&S Legislation, Height Safety Regulations, Codes Of Practice & Australian Standards
• Correct use of Height Safety Equipment d
• Elevated Working Platforms & Scaffolds
• Case Studies from industry
• Risk Assessment & Hierarchy of Hazard Control
• Management & Employee responsibilities
• Fall Arrest Devices & Safety Equipment
• Safe Ladder Techniques
• Equipment Inspection & Maintenance requirements
• Setting up a fall restraint system
• Emergency Procedures including Height Rescue Procedures
• Suspension Trauma
• Developing Site Procedures & Safe Work Methods

The selection of the type of training to be carried out must be based on the tasks that workers may be asked to perform at height. Will personnel be required to undertake work in Elevated Working Platforms? Will the person carry out risk assessments and/or work at height permits? Will personnel be required to undertake the rescue of casualties from height?
Regular Training is an effective control measure in the minimisation of risks for work conducted at height. Regular Training and emergency scenarios should focus on enhancing skills by exposing personnel to a variety of different situations. Regular Training is a control measure that cannot be ignored to prevent injuries and fatalities whilst working at height.

Article by Steven McLeod
Managing Director

Who Needs to Undertake Fire Warden Training

It is a legislative requirement for employers to provide for their employees safety during both normal work times and during emergencies in the workplace. Employers should appoint personnel to act as Fire Wardens in the workplace to marshal staff, contractors and visitors to safe places in the event of an emergency. Employers should look for reliable Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) like Fire & Safety Australia that can provide nationally recognised training.

Training should be nationally recognised and take into account the requirements listed in Australian Standard 3745-2002 Emergency Control Organisations for buildings, structures and workplaces. This training should be based upon the unit of competency PUAWER005B Operate as part of an Emergency Control Organisation.

Course Subjects should include:

• Training Requirements
• Investigating the fire / alarm / incident
• Raising the alarm
• Emergencies that may require evacuation
• Firefighting Safety Procedures
• Bomb Threat Procedures
• Building Fire Safety
• Fire Warden Identification
• Fire Wardens procedures & responsibilities
• Building Fire Alarms & Communications Systems
• Developing Evacuation plans & procedures
• Emergency Co-ordination
• Human Behaviour in emergencies
• Post-Evacuation Activities

Our nationally accredited Fire Warden Training program will equip your personnel with the skills required to safely evacuate your workplace. Regular evacuationtraining will ensure that your personnel are ready to deal with any workplace emergency.

Emergencies covered include Fires, Bomb threats, Chemical Incidents and Terrorism. Our Fire and Safety Trainers can also be booked to act as observers / instructors during your Building Evacuation drills. We will prepare a written report after your drill has finished highlighting suggested areas of improvement.

The selection of the type of training to be carried out must be based on the tasks that wardens are required to complete. Will Fire Wardens be required to evacuate the elderly or infirm? Will Wardens have an effective ratio of 1 Fire Warden : 10-15 occupants or less? Is your workplace looking after small children or persons with disabilities? Does your workplace have hazardous materials onsite? Will Fire Wardens need the skills required to operate Fire Extinguishers and Firefighting equipment? Will Fire Wardens be regularly completing evacuation drills?

Regular Training is an effective control measure in the minimisation of the risks that a sudden, unplanned evacuation can bring. Regular Fire Warden Training and emergency scenarios should focus on enhancing skills by exposing personnel to a variety of different emergency evacuation situations. Regular Training is a control measure that cannot be ignored to prevent injuries and and panic during unexpected evacuations. Do yourself a favour and enquire about Fire Warden Training for your workplace today, with minimum course numbers starting at 5 personnel.

Article by Steven McLeod
Managing Director

Preventing Confined Space Fatalities within the mining industry

When was the last time you reviewed your Confined Space Risk Assessments, Procedures and Training? Are you confident that all confined spaces have been identifies at your site? Do you know and understand what tasks your personnel currently undertake within confined spaces?

Within the mining industry workers regularly enter confined spaces such as furnaces, bag-houses, ore bins, chutes and grinding mills in conjunction with their day to day work. Sadly Confined Space fatalities and injuries still occur. The only way to protect your workers from death and serious injury is to ensure that you place confined space safety as a top priority.

To reduce the likelihood of fatalities and injuries to your workers you must regularly perform confined space risk assessments, update confined space procedures and undertake nationally recognised confined space training.

Confined Space Identification & Risk Assessment
Hazard Identification within our industry is part of daily work life. However confined space work must demand more specific attention. Australian Standard AS/NZS 2865 : 2001 Safe Working in a confined space places the responsibility of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment squarely on the employer or there representative. The listed objective is to eliminate or minimise the need to enter confined spaces. The only way for employers and occupational health and safety professionals to comply with AS/NZS 2865: 2001 is to undertake regular hazard identification and task based risk assessments.

Rather than completing a risk assessment of a particular confined space, risk assessments should be ‘task based’ and specific attention should be given to the task that is being performed within the confined space and the elimination (where possible) of that task. By completing risk assessments this way, effective control measures can be developed for each task taking into account the work that is required to be done. Only with task based risk assessment can a full and effective risk mitigation strategy be developed.

Risk assessments of confined spaces over time will not drastically change, however tasks that workers complete may indeed change as new technology is introduced or as new personnel are introduced. If the confined space working group completes a Risk Assessment/Review that is ‘task based’, all hazards involved with the task should be assessed thereby reducing the likelihood of confined space fatalities and injuries in the workplace.

Confined Space Procedures
Too often the extent of an organisations confined space procedures are limited to a near verbatim extract from AS/NZS 2865. However Confined Space procedures must specifically take into account the work tasks required to be done at your worksite. When developing procedures it is critical that a working group be established which takes participants from Management, Occupational Health & Safety Professionals, Workers and Emergency Response Teams.

The working group should then form together at least annually to produce a comprehensive guide to confined space operations. Different sites may require different procedures. Whilst a safety standard may encompass a number of sites, each site should have task based work procedure based on work performed. By regularly involving your Confined Space working party and professional advice you can standardise work tasks and reduce the likelihood of confined space fatalities and injuries.

Confined Space Training
Training should be nationally recognised and take into account the requirements listed in Australian Standard 2865: 2001 which includes the hazards of confined spaces, assessment procedures, control measures, emergency procedures, safety equipment and legislative requirements.
The selection of the type of training to be carried out must be based on the tasks that workers may be asked to perform. Will personnel be required to undertake standby duties? Will the person carry out atmospheric monitoring of the confined space? Will personnel be required to undertake the rescue of casualties from a potentially hazardous environment?
Regular Training is an effective control measure in the minimisation of risks for confined space operations. Regular Training and emergency scenarios should focus on enhancing skills by exposing personnel to a variety of different situations. Regular Training is a control measure that cannot be ignored to prevent confined space fatalities and injuries within the mining industry.

Summary
Confined Space Entry is often defined as dangerous or hazardous work, however it need not be. If organisations complete task based risk assessments, develop effective task based confined space procedures and regularly complete nationally recognised confined space training then the likelihood of fatalies and injuries within the mining industry will be greatly reduced.

Article by Steven McLeod
Managing Director

Apply First Aid Training – Do you need it in your workplace?

In Australia we have a variety of workplaces, industries and occupations. All employers must ensure the health and safety of all personnel in the workplace at all times. For this reason it is imperative that the employer provide nationally recognised first aid training to train workplace first aiders. First Aid Training courses should be nationally recognised and taught by professional lecturers.

Workplace First Aiders respond to on-site workplace emergencies. Employers should choose reliable Registered Training Organisations with professional and experienced lecturers to deliver Apply First Aid Training at their workplace.

Fire & Safety Australia runs First Aid Training Courses that are delivered by Ambulance Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Responders. Our First Aid Training Courses are designed to equip First Aiders with the knowledge and practical skills required to successfully respond to life threatening emergencies.

Visit our Apply First Aid Training Course page to find out more information and obtain a quote on completing First Aid Training on-site at your workplace

What sort of incidents should your First Aiders be able to respond to?

This depends on what type of industry you are in. Obviously the First Aid Training requirements would be different if comparing a Mine Site against a Child Care centre. Or a large manufacturing centre against a nursing home. However saying this, the following are a list of emergencies that all first aiders (that undertake suitable First Aid Training) should be able to respond to, treat and manage:

• Cardiac Arrest (A non- breathing, No pulse and unconscious person)
• An unconscious breathing patient
• Bleeding – Both veinous and arterial
• Fractures – Open and Closed in all areas of the body
• Poisoning
• Burns
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Spinal Injuries
• Bites and Stings
• Temperature illness (hot & Cold)
• Serious Illness: Epilepsy, Diabetes, Stroke, heart Attack etc

Whilst the list is by no means exhaustive it shows that personnel who may act as First Aiders, should undertake First Aid Training to prepare themselves for a wide variety of possible emergencies that could occur on-site.

Fire and Safety Australia’s First Aid Training Courses are designed to train personnel in how to effectively conduct first aid on-site at their workplace or home.

Our Apply First Aid Training Courses are taught by emergency services instructors who have a high level of First Aid experience. Our Apply First Aid Training Courses are focussed on the nationally recognised unit of training HLTFA301B Apply First Aid. This First Aid Training unit of competency comes from the Health Training Package.

Visit our Apply First Aid Training Course page to find out more information and obtain a quote on completing First Aid Training on-site at your workplace.

Oxygen and Defibrillation Training

Employers should also give some thought to providing training for Oxygen Administration Training and Defibrillation Training. This equipment is life saving and can make the difference between an injured person being saved.

If you work in a heavy industry such as: Mining, Petrochemical, Construction, offshore etc where there are higher risks, Fire and Safety Australia can complete first aid training in:

• Triage
• Crush Injury
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Suspension Trauma
• Chemical Poisoning & Burns
• Oxygen Administration
• Defibrillation
• Advanced Airway Management
• Cannulation
• IV Lines
• Medications etc.

First Aid training should be very site specific. Any reliable Registered Training Organisation should find out details about the workplace prior to conducting First Aid Training. First Aid training is extremely important and can make the difference between lives saved and lives lost.

Visit our Oxygen, Defibrillator, Apply First Aid and Occupational First Aid Training Course page to find out more information and obtain a quote for Fire and Safety Australia to complete First Aid Training on-site at your workplace.

Who should instruct First Aid Training Courses?

Unfortunately there are some training providers who provide lecturers that have only provided basic first aid care and may never have actually performed CPR or used a defibrillator on a real person. At Fire and Safety Australia we take the selection, training and experience of our First Aid Training Instructors extremely seriously.

Fire and Safety Australia’s First Aid Training Course lecturers are all current or retired emergency services members, Defence force members or nurses/health care professionals.

Our First Aid Training Courses can be run on-site at your location for your convenience. Our First Aid trainers will come onsite for 8+ personnel and we can provide your organisation with nationally recognised First Aid Training Courses.

To discuss your organisations unique First Aid Training requirements, please contact us and we would love to talk with you about your needs. Be sure that when completing training with Fire and Safety Australia you are working with emergency response professionals with decades of experience performing First Aid Training Courses, CPR, responding to accidents and rescues and medical incidents.

Visit our Apply First Aid Training Course page to find out more information and obtain a quote on completing First Aid Training on-site at your workplace.

Confined Space Training – Do We Need it in our workplace?

It is a legislative requirement for employers to provide confined space training for any personnel who conduct Confined Space Entry work. All employees that complete confined space work must undertake a confined space training course to adequately prepare for confined space emergencies and confined space rescues that may could possibly occur in the workplace.

Where personnel are working in Confined Spaces, the employer must plan for all possible confined space emergencies that may occur and implement emergency procedures to be followed to ensure the safety of all personnel. The only way to do this effectively is to run an on-site Confined Space Training Course.

Confined Space emergencies are very dangerous as they often result in confined space personnel becoming asphyxiated form a lack of oxygen. The human body’s brain cells start to die off after only 3 minutes without oxygen. Therefore if a confined space entrant is unconscious in a confined space, they have only a very small window to be rescued. After approx 10 minutes without oxygen and emergency care, there chance of survival is less than 1%.... – Confined Space Training is a requirement for anyone working in confined spaces.

For this reason, Australian Standard 2865:2009 requires that all employers shall provide for confined space training and confined space procedures for all confined space emergencies that may occur. Generally this means that the employer must provide training for confined space entrants in some or all of the following:

• Confined Space Entry Training
• Confined Space Rescue Training
• Breathing Apparatus Training
• First Aid Training
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Oxygen Administration Training
• Defibrillation
• Vertical Rescue Training

Fire & Safety Australia’s 3 Day Nationally Recognised Confined Space Entry Training Courses and Confined Space Rescue Training Course fully covers all legislative requirements for confined space entry and rescue.

It is not good enough to simply have procedures in place to ‘call 000!’. By the time the fire service or other rescue authority arrive on scene to take over a confined space rescue, often it is too late.

Confined Space Rescue is a technical form of rescue and can be potentially very hazardous. For this reason, employers should select Registered Training Organisations that have experience in conducting confined space rescue training.

Fire and Safety Australia currently deliver Confined Space Rescue Training Courses to companies like Virgin Tech, Cement Australia, John Holland, Siemens Water Technologies, Melbourne Water Contractors, Boral and many more small and large Australian companies.

Confined Space Rescue Training Courses normally takes place over a period of 3-4 days (depending upon site requirements). During this time your personnel will undertake practical confined space rescue training utilising equipment like: Breathing Apparatus, First Aid Equipment, Stretchers, Vertical Rescue Systems, Harnesses etc.

The Australian Standard 2865 : 2009 ensures that employers shall provide for the development and practise of confined space emergency procedures for confined space emergencies that could occur in confined spaces.

Quite often we are asked ‘How often should confined space rescue training be completed?’. This question is interesting and there are several points to look at. Firstly, how often are confined space entries and confined space rescues completed at the workplace. If confined space work is completed every day, it is more likely that confined space entrants are familiar with the equipment and procedures. However, confined space rescues do NOT occur ever day.

Confined Space Rescues can be very dangerous with personnel using rope rescue systems and entering into a potentially deadly atmosphere to rescue other occupants. For this reason we recommend at least annual confined space rescue refresher and breathing apparatus refresher training is completed.

To ensure your compliance with OH&S Regulations, AS2865:2009 and safe work procedures enquire below about Fire & Safety Australia’s nationally recognised confined space training courses.

Our confined space training courses are run by former Firefighters and Emergency Services Officers with over 100 years combined emergency services experience. For this reason give us a call and we can discuss the uniqueness of your workplace and how we can help you with confined space training.

Chief Fire Warden Training – Does our organisation need a Chief Fire Warden?

All workplaces must provide for the health and safety of all personnel at all times including during emergencies that may occur. For this reason a Chief Fire Warden should be appointed at each workplace. To perform their role effectively, the Chief Fire Warden should undertake nationally recognised Chief Fire Warden Training.

It doesn’t matter what size of workplace you work in, a Chief Fire Warden must take charge of the emergency prior to the arrival of the emergency services. For this reason Australian Standard 3745:2002 requires that an Emergency Control Organisation be appointed at each workplace.

An emergency control organisation (ECO) is a system of trained Fire Wardens, Chief Fire Wardens and Emergency Responders that can initiate a response to any on-site Fire or Emergency and get the occupants to safety. These personnel should undertake a nationally recognised training course in Fire Warden Training and Chief Fire Warden Training.

Chief Wardens form a major part of the Emergency Control Organisation. Every team needs a leader and a team of Fire Wardens is no different. Chief Fire Wardens need to be trained in Chief Fire Warden Training over a training timeframe of at least 1 full day.

• Chief Warden Roles and Responsibilities
• Chief Warden General Duties
• Chief Warden duties when responding to an emergency
• Building Fire Safety Requirements
• AS3745-2002
• Emergency Control Organisation Training, Drills and Procedures
• Emergency Planning
• Emergency Risk Assessments & Audits
• How to control the evacuation of your workplace
• How to control various types of emergencies that me be possible at your work location.
• How to handle personnel that are disable or require assistance
• How to use Fire Indicator Panels, EWIS Evacuation Systems, WIP Phones etc
• How to deal with bomb threats and threats to safety
• How to brief the emergency services

The Chief Warden is in charge of the workplace Emergency Control Organisation and ultimately is responsible for the health and safety of all personnel in the organisation prior to the arrival of the emergency services.

For this reason Fire & Safety Australia conducts monthly Chief Warden training courses in all Australian States (as well as on-site corporate training courses conducted at our clients workplaces).

Our chief fire warden training courses involve the unit of competency PUAWER006A Lead an Emergency Control Organisation. Our Chief Fire Warden training courses are taught by highly experienced emergency services personnel with real world experience in planning for and responding to emergencies.

Employers should look for reliable Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) like Fire & Safety Australia that can provide nationally recognised Chief Fire Warden Training.

During Chief Fire Warden Training, our sessions include information for Chief Fire Wardens to prepare for and respond to Fires, Bomb threats, Chemical Incidents and Terrorism. Our Fire and Safety Trainers can also be booked to act as observers / instructors during your Building Evacuation drills. We will prepare a written report after your drill has finished highlighting suggested areas of improvement.

Regular Chief Warden Training is an effective control measure in the minimisation of the risks that a sudden, unplanned evacuation can bring. Regular Chief Fire Warden Training and emergency scenarios should focus on enhancing skills by exposing personnel to a variety of different emergency evacuation situations. Regular Chief Fire Warden Training is a control measure that cannot be ignored to prevent injuries and and panic during unexpected evacuations.

Enquire about Chief Fire Warden Training for your workplace today by clicking on the Chief Fire Warden Training menu on the left hand side. Minimum course numbers starting at 5 personnel.